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For some of you it can seem like a long way off, but healthcare expenses in retirement are no joke. Healthcare costs impact everyone in the U.S., and I always try to consider it “in macro,” but recently it hit...

I recently worked with Jeff Bakke, WEX Health’s chief strategy officer, to cohost an America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) webinar on consumer-directed healthcare plans (CDHPs) and how they can be used to improve employer partnership and member engagement. In addition...

The Trump administration proposed a new regulation this morning that would expand the use of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), giving employers of all sizes additional flexibility to provide greater choice to their employees. The proposed regulations issued by the Departments...

Are you familiar with Sudden Health Expense Anxiety Syndrome (“SHEA Syndrome”)? Unless you attended Partner Conference, where I spoke about it alongside Chris Byrd, the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) and Gartner Group, you likely haven’t heard of it....

You’ve likely read the articles and seen the studies touting the power of personalization in engaging consumers. When it comes to their healthcare benefits, the same applies—U.S. workers have an overwhelming preference for personalized communications, online tools and resources, as...

Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos tries to get at least eight hours of sleep a night because it helps him make far better decisions, while Elon Musk’s reported 120-hour workweek is taking a toll on his health and on the soundness...

Originally posted on BenefitsPro.com. Americans are frustrated with the cost and complexity of health care. And since employers provide health insurance coverage for the majority of the population (roughly 56 percent of Americans), disenchanted consumers are increasingly looking to their employers...

The old and faded American Dream version of retirement calls up sun-drenched images of fun and leisure, and perhaps even ideals about reinvention and new beginnings. But the reality today is much more ominous: Looming retirement is more likely to...

How does WEX Health simplify the business of healthcare? With the help of great people. By the end of this year, we anticipate hiring at least 50 more creators, innovators and leaders to join our staff. To accommodate our continued...

Originally posted on BenefitsPro.com When securing new employer group clients, a strong HSA vendor can be one of a broker’s greatest allies. Not only can the right vendor make the job easier for both you and the employer, but it...